Editing Knuckles the Echidna

|name = Knuk

|image = [[File:TSR Knuckles.png|250px]]

|caption = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of Knuckles for ''{{s|wikipedia|Team Sonic Racing}}''.

|universe = {{uv|Sonic}}

|firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 7}}'' (1997)

|lastappearance=''{{s|Wikipedia|Team Sonic}}'' (2007)

|consoleoforgen = Sega Gene

|placeoforigin = Ani Island

|englishactor = Travis Willingham

|japanactor = Nobutoshi Canna

'''Knuckles the Echidna''' ({{ja|ナックルズ・ザ・エキドゥナ|Nakkurusu za Ekiduna}}, ''Knuckles the Echidna'') is a character from the {{uv|Sonic}} series.

[[File:KnucklesDiggingSA.png|thumb|left|Knuckles digging for a piece of the Master Emerald on Red Mountain in ''Sonic Adventure''.]]

Knuckles first appeared in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' and is one of the main characters of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series. He was tricked by [[Dr. Eggman]] into thinking that [[Sonic]] was evil and was trying to steal the Master Emerald. Since being tricked, he did all he possibly could to slow [[Sonic]]'s journey down. Since then he has realized that [[Sonic]] was the ally, and they have become friends. Knuckles' most recurring personality flaw is his immense gullibility, having been tricked by Eggman more than once to collect the Chaos Emeralds under a hidden agenda, which sparked numerous fights between him and his ally Sonic, only for the former to realize too late he has been fooled. In recent games, this flaw seems to have disappeared altogether. Knuckles is aptly named for both his spiked gloves and immense physical power in his fist, only rivaled by Sonic's supersonic speed. Knuckles lives on Angel Island, and he is constantly tasked with guarding an ancient and powerful jewel known as the Master Emerald, which is said to be able to control the power of all seven Chaos Emeralds.

In ''Ultimate'', Knuckles has three abilities as an Assist Trophy: digging into the ground like a drill and then upper cutting back up, and using the [[Homing Attack]]. Knuckles's ability to dig into surfaces first originated in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Adventure}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Adventure 2}}''; however, in both games he could only dig if he had the Level Up Item [https://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Shovel_Claw Shovel Claw]. He could also dig into the ground and then uppercut in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Battle}}''. It was not until ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Generations}}'' that he could dig without the Shovel Claw. Knuckles's other ability is the [[Homing Attack]], which also made its debut in ''Sonic Adventure'' as a move only Sonic could perform. Knuckles was first able to use it in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'', though he could only perform it when following Sonic. He could first use it on his own in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Advance 3}}''. His third ability is simply punching the opponent with his fists. Knuckles is often associated with punching in many Sonic games and often has the ability to punch enemies as a part of his moveset in his playable appearances in Sonic games, more specifically the previously mentioned ''Sonic Adventure'' and ''Sonic Adventure 2'' as well as in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)}}''. He is also seen punching in his idle animation in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Blast}}'', ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Mania}}'' and ''Sonic Mania Plus'' respectively. His punch-punch-uppercut combo closely resembles a combo he could perform in ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Fighters}}''

Knuckles, like [[Tails]] and [[Silver the Hedgehog]], appears running through the shuttle loop in the background of [[Green Hill Zone]]. Just like many other characters in the ''Sonic'' series, Knuckles appears as a [[Sticker]] that Sonic can use and a [[Trophy]] in the game.

===Trophy information===

[[File:Knuckles - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|Knuckles' trophy in ''Brawl''.|100px]]

;Knuckles

''A powerful red echidna also known by his full name, Knuckles the Echidna. Knuckles resides on Angel Island, where he guards the Master Emerald. Both friend and rival of Sonic, Knuckles is a martial-arts expert who can glide through the air. ''

:*''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3''

:*''SONIC & KNUCKLES''

! Name  

! Game  

! Effect  

! Character(s)  

| [[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]

| {{SortKey|Sonic}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Sonic (SSBB)}}

[[File:DLC Costume Knuckles Costume.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Two {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}s dressed as Knuckles.]]

Knuckles reappears as a background character in Green Hill Zone in the [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS|3DS version]]. Knuckles appeared as a [[Downloadable content|downloadable]] {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}} costume as part of the final wave on February 3, 2016.

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===Trophy information===

[[File:KnucklesTheEchidnaTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.]]

[[File:KnucklesTheEchidnaTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|right|100px|Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.]]

:''Knuckles the Echidna is the dedicated guardian of the Master Emerald, rarely leaving his post on the floating Angel Island. His serious, one-track-minded approach puts him at odds with his rival, Sonic, but the two somehow manage to be friends all the same.''

{{Trophy games|console1=none|game1=Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (02/1994)|console2=none|game2=Sonic & Knuckles (10/1994)}}

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[[File:KnucklesSmashUltimate.png|thumb|right|Knuckles as he appears in ''Ultimate''.]]

Knuckles appears in ''Ultimate'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He attacks opponents with [[Homing Attack]], and also digs into the ground and then uses an uppercut to attack. He may also simply punch opponents with his fists.

He also once again appears as a background element of [[Green Hill Zone]]. However, his assist trophy will not appear when playing on the stage.

 

The Knuckles {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} costume from the previous game was not in the base game, but was rereleased as [[DLC]] on April 17th, 2019.  

Knuckles also appears as a summonable primary [[Spirit]]. He can be summoned with the spirit cores of Muddy Mole (a character who digs through the ground and throws heavy objects like Knuckles) and [[Gordo]] (a character with spikes like Knuckles' fists).

{| class="wikitable sortable"

! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Ability !! Series

| 781 || [[File:Knuckles Spirit.png|center|108x108px]] || Knuckles || {{color|#17ba17|Grab}} || ★★★ || Fist Attack ↑ || ''Sonic the Hedgehog Series''

File:Knuckles the Echidna Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|Knuckles as an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.

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